Engage East-Africa 2018

UGANDA / RWANDA

The Pearl of Africa and the Land of a Thousand Hills

Join us as we explore diverse issues in two of Africa’s most beautiful nations.

Makerere University’s main building in Kampala.

Engage East-Africa is one of our most unique, and engaging opportunities for students looking to truly explore issues in global development. Students participating in the program will have the opportunities to meet local change makers, discuss complex and challenging issues, volunteer on meaningful projects, observe untouched habitats, all while learning from local’s.

This program is truly intended to challenge existing assumptions about ‘Africa’, while developing new perspectives on global issues, all while experiencing and exploring two of the world’s most diverse nations.

Like all of our secondary school programs, Engage East-Africa can be completely customized, from program themes to itineraries and activities.

PROGRAM THEMES

Explore diverse issues, from conflict and reconciliation, to social entrepreneurship and poverty reduction. More info...

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Check out our sample 14 day itinerary to see what you could be doing in East-Africa. More info…

TRAVEL PHOTOS

Uganda (the Pearl of Africa) and Rwanda (the Land of a Thousand Hills) provide truly stunning scenes. Our photos…

Our Philosophy

We challenge students to think differently, to question, to inquire, and to engage. Insight Global Education designs truly unique programs for students who are interested in and passionate about global issues. All of our programs are based on experiential pedagogy, fostering global citizenship through combined international and local learning. While overseas, participating students will have the opportunity to meet and speak with local change makers. They’ll visit project sites, participate in local practices, question existing norms.

Program Details

Themes

Insight’s programs for secondary school students are built with, on average, 3 to 4 key program themes, based on what’s happening in-country and the interests of the participating students/group. Group leaders are encouraged to speak with us to learn more about the theme options for the Engage East-Africa program.

Engage East-Africa’s potential themes include:

Conflict, Peace and Reconciliation

Poverty and Inequality

Social Entrepreneurship

Food Security and Climate Change

Gender Equality

Access to Education and Health

Sustainable Tourism

“This was a once in a lifetime experience that changed me in so many ways. I gained incredible, firsthand experience in a part of the world I had never visited before, and I met so many incredible people who taught me some of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned to date. This program was so well laid out; the Insight team prepared our entire group so well for what we would be experiencing. I felt comfortable in a place that had few similarities with what I was used to.”

Program Safety

Our programs take place in some of the most diverse, unique and hospitable countries in the global south. From East- Africa to the South Pacific, at the heart of what we do is deeply connected to where we do it. With that said, we recognize that risks exist while travelling abroad. That is why student safety and security are our top priorities. The below steps outline just some of the many ways that we ensure participants are safe and secure while travelling abroad with us.

Strict overseas rules and policies

Canadian and local staff facilitating all programs

Thorough parent and student prep, with at least two parent info sessions, and 4 pre-departure orientations

Extensive orientation, including safety briefing, upon arrival in East-Africa